Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 to Make Whistle-Stop in Sterling on Friday
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be making a whistle-stop in Sterling, IL on Friday, September 6th.
September 3, 2024
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Actor Dennis Quaid Promotes ‘Reagan’ Movie in Dixon
Actor Dennis Quaid visited Dixon on Thursday, August 22nd for a Red Carpet Event to promote his new movie “Reagan.”
August 23, 2024
Dutch Days Presentation at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
Fulton resident Barbara Mask will share a PowerPoint presentation about the origin of Dutch Days during a free program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum on Sunday, August 25.
August 22, 2024
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities Announces Flight #60
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities is happy to announce the 60th Honor Flight to Washington D.C. This flight is sponsored by the Quad Cities, North Scott, and Clinton Hy-Vee stores.
August 19, 2024
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Hobby Show
MORRISON, IL – Jean Tichler of Morrison took Best Exhibitor Honors at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Hobby Show, a category that includes collections, photography, antiques, and art.
August 18, 2024
NLI’s Legacy Tree Program “Tree of the Month” is Chinkapin Oak
Rockford, IL – The William and Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton, a 36-acre natural area owned by Natural Land Institute (NLI), is home to the August tree of the month: a Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii). The height of this Chinkapin is 82.5 feet, the average crown spread is 73.25 feet and the trunk circumference is 112 inches.
August 15, 2024
Bishop Hill Chautauqua Celebrates American History and Her-Story, Too!
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill, IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past.
August 12, 2024
PAHS Sets Date for Open House and Ice Cream Social
Mark your calendars for the return of a beloved fall tradition in Prophetstown that you don’t want to miss!
August 7, 2024
Grand Opening of the Cambridge Natural History Museum on Saturday
CAMBRIDGE, IL – Cambridge Natural History Museum will hold a grand opening celebration Saturday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at 132 W. Center Street, the museum showcases a captivating collection of fossils, minerals, and Native American artifacts, all curated by a remarkable young paleontologist. Guests will even have a chance to touch a real dinosaur fossil.
August 6, 2024
Prophetstown High School’s Class of 1969 has 55th Class Reunion
Prophetstown High School’s Class of 1969 held their 55th reunion at the home of Dave and Deb Thormahlen in Prophetstown on Saturday, July 27.
August 5, 2024
